July Fourth marathons a couch potato can love
By Andy Edelstein Newsday
The Fourth of July weekend (which seems to have started Thursday) has traditionally been a time when many TV programmers — presumably in cahoots with the manufacturers of DVRs — give over their schedules to “marathons.” That's a nice word to describe hours and hours of the same program.DVD's: Reviews and news
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‘Car Talk' stars go prime time with TV series
By Kinney Littlefield Associated Press
BOSTON — Tom and Ray Magliozzi, aka Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers of NPR's Car Talk fame, are just two low-ego lugs. That's why their ambivalence about their new public television series rings true.
'Design Star' 'villain' will answer your questions
Interior designer Tracee Dore, a Louisville woman who graduated from University of Kentucky School of Design, is being portrayed as the ”villain“ on the reality series HGTV Design Star.In only three episodes, she has polarized the online community.But she wants to set the record straight.Dore will answer your questions about the show.If you have a question for her, send it to reporter Amy Wilson at awilson1@herald-leader.com.She can only answer questions about the show so far, so don't ask about who wins or what happens in future episodes.We'll accept queries through 9 a.m. Tuesday.Dore's answers will appear in a story next week.News shows
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DVD picks: ‘Mad Men' DVD truth in advertising
By R.D. HELDENFELS Akron Beacon Journal
AMC's fine series "Mad Men" begins its second season on July 27 - and gives DVD collectors a lavish presentation of the first season this week.
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